Jaguars one of 7 teams with 20:1 odds for Super Bowl LIII

After shocking the football community in 2017 and nearly defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, it appears the bookies over in Vegas are still somewhat skeptical about the Jacksonville Jaguars. In the latest early odds by Las Vegas Super Book, that was exactly the case as they gave the Jags 20-to-1 odds with six other teams.

What’s interesting about Super Book’s odds is that the Pittsburgh Steelers, who the Jags beat twice at Heinz Field, are ranked way ahead of the Jaguars with 8-to-1 odds. Something else that will grab the attention of Jags fans is that the Seahawks, who missed the playoffs and were defeated by the Jags, also have 20-to-1 odds.

One reason for the Jags’ questionable odds could be due to the strength of schedule in 2018, which will be much more difficult than 2017’s. Also, it appears Vegas is skeptical on the Jags’ play at quarterback despite Blake Bortles improving this season. That said, it appears the odds above favor teams with elite quarterback play.

Needless to say, these odds could drastically change with the free agency and the draft coming up in March and April. We’ll be sure to check the odds all throughout the offseason to mark the Jags’ progress in the eyes of Vegas.

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